Queen Elizabeth II has passed away aged 96 at Balmoral Castle, Buckingham Palace has announced. 

The Queen, who reigned for 70 years, died "peacefully" this afternoon. 

Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”

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From Marla Harrington

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IISincere condolences to the Royal family on your loss. May your service be a legacy that lasts forever. We will greatly miss the stability, strength, hope, and experience that the Queen provided to the world. May she Rest In Peace.

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Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth III can't imagine a world without Queen Elizabeth II, she's always been there, a solid, reliable figure that you always knew would never embarrass herself, or the country. Like a much loved Nan. She's back with her beloved Philip, Margaret, and her Mum and Dad. God Bless You Ma'am, you will be missed by millions.

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From Ivana Radman

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIYour Majesty, may your soul be with our Almighty God. Thank you for your incredible service to the Commonwealth for these many years. You are loved, appreciated and will never be forgotten. My prayers go to the Queen's family and friends as they navigate this grief. May the Lord guide us all through this loss knowing that the Queen has fulfilled her duties and is now in heaven with the Lord.

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From Iris Shiu

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIMay you rest in peace, Your Majesty! Thank you for your devotion and dedication. Thank you for what you have done for Hong Kong. Hong Kong has benefited so much from your reign. You are irreplaceable. Your death is a great loss to the world. Words cannot express my respect for you. You will live in my heart forever.

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From Dudley

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth III’m saddened and shocked, we will all miss you and we will always remember you in our hearts.

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From Naomi and Yona Keidar, Israel.

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIMy family and I are sending condolences to the family, the British People, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, she was always my Queen. All our love Naomi, Yona and all the Keidar family, Israel.

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From Trish

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIRest well beautiful lady our Queen. Thank you for all you have done for us as a country. You are a true inspiration. Sending all my love to all the Royal family at this hard time. Our Queen will be truly missed.

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From Daile Kolesinskiene

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIWe are sending our condolences to all the Royal family and all of Great Britain's people and people around the world! The Queen was a wonderful woman! Rest in peace! ❤️🙏🌸

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From Sarfaraz Russell John

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIDear Royal Family Hi, By the Grace of Almighty God , I hope that all is well with you at this time of grieving. First of all, I would like to pass my condolence for the the death of Her Majesty The Queen. It is a sad moment for the whole world and specially for you. My prayers are with you and the whole UK. It is great loss which is so hard to bare and replace. Her Majesty was so special and had a way to be recognized and liked by everyone. Her Majesty the Queen devoted her whole life for everyone and the great nation of UK. I mourn with you here In Pakistan and the world has lost a true Great Leader and an Inspirational woman. Rest in Peace Your Majesty. She will always reign in our herats.

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From Barbara Oliver

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIWe were so saddened with the news of the passing of the Queen. This will now leave an enormous void in the Country and the world. She will go down in history as one of the greatest and most amazing monarchs. Diligent, truly committed, wise, kind and generous of nature through every conflict and challenge. Sincerest condolences to all the family and friends. May you rest in peace Queen Elizabeth II.

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From Syeda Ferdousi Butterworth

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIRIP our beautiful Queen. Your rock Prince Philip is again by your side. You have done your country proud. Thoughts are with the whole Royal Family

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From Hans Lin

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIMay your majesty rest in peace. You were and always be the greatest lady and the queen of us.

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From Musarat inayat

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth III am very sadden by queen passing away, she was an icon for me and for this country. She will be missed dearly, may her soul rest in peace

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From pip stacey

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIWe will all miss you. You were, and will continue to be, an inspiration to all. Nothing we can say will change the loss the royal family feels at this time but know you are in our hearts xx

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From Donnie A.

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIAs an American, I so much admired the Queen. She was such a blessing to her nation, and really to all of us, because of what she stood for. She always showed such faith and strength and was really the embodiment of what a good leader should be. She always maintained her sense of duty and responsibility to be an encouragement and a force for good in any way she could. I often enjoyed listening to her Christmas messages because they were always just so kind and positive and uplifting.

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From Community contributor

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIMy sincere condolences to the royal family and the British people.

Leave your memories of Queen Elizabeth IIHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth was a great monarch, head of the Commonwealth, with her at times witty and refreshing character. She was a lovely person. She will be missed badly.

From Mercedes Lopez

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIRest In Peace Your Majesty. In my lifetime, the only Queen of Britain I have known. You served well, with dignity and Grace. Sending deep felt condolences to your family and to the People of Britain for their loss. God Bless the Queen.

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From Joanne Moeller

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIMy condolences to the entire Royal family, the Queens people and all who loved and admired her majesty around the globe. She was such a pillar of strength and comfort to everyone she met. May she now rest peacefully in the eternal Kingdom of God.

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From C Bayne

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIIt is such a sad moment to know that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has now passed, may she rest in peace. She served the United Kingdom and the many colonies. You will be missed by all.

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From Tracy-Lee MacGregor

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth III am very saddened to hear of the passing of Our Majesty, Queen Elizabeth you were my Queen the whole of my life . RIP Your Majesty Tracy-Lee MacGregor (Canada)

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From Carmen Rita Veronica Rose

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IISending our sincerest and heartfelt condolences to your entire family on the passing of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II. May she rest in peace, a life well spent and who will be an inspiration to all for generations to come. Welcome and God Save our new King Charles and Queen Consort. All of the Rose Family, previously of Inverness, now Edinburgh.

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From Cheryl Smith

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIMy condolences to The Royal Family and to all of England on the loss of Her Majesty, The Queen. Such poise, such grace, and such a great sense of humor! She will be sorely missed. Rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus. Love and prayers to all who were closest to Her Highness.

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From Lucie Elizabeth Ann Wesson

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth III am truly sorry to hear about Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II passed away today. She was a remarkable woman.

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From Community contributor

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIIn a troubled world, I know a wise woman finds peace. The many have been granted a great gift of life and opportunity, for which in a life where the few carry the responsibility for the many, the Queen thrived. Sending warmest thoughts to all the family. Carry on with compassion and wisdom. JC Australia

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From margaret todd

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIThank you your Majesty for your long service and devotion to our country and the commonwealth. May you rest in peace. God save the King xxx

Leave your memories of Queen Elizabeth IIWhen I think about Her Majesty I always remember her love and affinity with animals .

From Demie Phillips

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth III’m so sorry that u passed away , u have been a great queen and u will be forever missed , u will remain in our hearts forever. we can now say u will be joining ur husband in heaven u will be deeply missed and we love u both. R.I.P to queen Elizabeth ll

Leave your memories of Queen Elizabeth IIu have been a beautiful , and gorgeous queen thank u for everything u did for our country

From Dildar and Narinder Virdhee

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIHer Majesty was a very genuine and caring Queen who cared about all her subjects equally irrespective of their background.She was respected and held very close to their hearts. Her Majesty was also very close to each member of the Royal Family.She served our country to her last breath. Her contribution to the well being and advancement of Commonwealth is unmeasurable . May God rest her eternal soul in peace. We pray to God to rest her soul in eternal peace.

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From Lucia Iorio

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth III was born in 1961 in Canada and Queen Elizabeth is the only queen I have known. I have always respected the Queen. I am so very saddened to hear of her passing. My condolence to her family. Lucia Iorio, British Columbia, Canada

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From April Fitzgerald

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIWe will never see another woman like the queen. She was strong, dignified, beautiful, and fulfilled her promise of serving until her last day. I hope her and Prince Phillip are at peace together again.

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From Robert Mangels

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth III am but a man, not a subject or citizen of the United Kingdom, but on this day I stand and mourn with the UK on this day that they have lost their beloved Queen Elizabeth II. My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family as well as every Briton, wherever they may be. God bless the Queen.

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From Cenia Lyn Lee

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIYour Majesty Job well done. Sincerely, Cenia Lyn Lee

Leave your memories of Queen Elizabeth IIAlways stable and safe. Even for us Yankee’s

From Debbie hughes

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIRest in peace queen Elizabeth you were the best the country has ever had

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From David jackson

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIR.I.P Ma'am. You have served your country well. You are at peace now and back with your loving husband Philip

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From Davis Franco

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth III am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her majesty the Queen. My heartfelt condolences to the royal family at this sad time. The queen was a huge inspiration to me through the amazing life she has lived.

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From David & Judith Hall

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIWe are so sad that we lost our great and loved Queen.You are always in our thoughts and in our hearts.You will always be remembered as a greatest Monarch in our country.God bless and May you Rest In Peace.——-David and Judith Hall

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Oxford Mail: Buckingham Palace is one of our favourite places to go to??.Buckingham Palace is one of our favourite places to go to??.

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From Giovanni Bucci

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IICondolences for Her Majesty, thank you for all she did, thank you UK for all you give me everyday. God save the King.

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From Paul Dawson

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIMy heart is broken, Ive loved and respected you all my life and I served you in uniform for 26 years RIP my Queen

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From Terri McIntyre Powers

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIRest In Peace Your Majesty. You will live forever in our hearts and minds. Prayers for King Charles and his beloved family.

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From Terri Powers

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIRest In Peace Your Majesty. You will live forever in our hearts and minds. Prayers for King Charles and his beloved family.

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From Community contributor

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIOut deepest condolences to the Royal family and to the UK. May your Royal Highness rest in peace God save the queen.

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From Jean Marie Van Hollebeke

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIDear Royal Family, I'm so sorry for the loss of Her Majesty, the Queen, as your mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. I'm so grateful for her leadership on the world stage. Thank you for sharing her with all of us whom she inspired and comforted, especially in these recent years. I already see how her grace and intelligence are present in each of you as you take up the mantle of leadership in her absence. May your family find togetherness and privacy as you mourn her. Please know that she was a leader who is deeply loved beyond the Commonwealth and all across the world, especially in America.

Leave your memories of Queen Elizabeth IIChristmas speeches and recently her sketch with Paddington Bear

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Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIThis past year, my Mother passed away from cancer. Once again, I feel this Mother Queen as losing my Mother yet again. Utmost Respect and Honor to one so deeply loved. I love you Momma.

Leave your memories of Queen Elizabeth IIShe always made me want to be better.

From Mis Beryl Coleman

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IITo her majesty the queen I send my deepest condolences to your family may you never be forgotten you will always be in our hearts.

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From Stacey Wright

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIGod Bless the Queen. Thank you Queen Elizabeth for making women look so good and for setting a wonderful example for all human beings. May your family find peace in this difficult time.

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From Yvonne Edun

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIMay God in His infinite wisdom and grace, shower his love, peace, and give you comfort in this time of great loss. The beloved Queen Elizabeth II has left us in body but will reign in our hearts and in history forever. God bless you all. Long Live the King.

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From Judy Ann Travis

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIMy heart aches for the family.. it’s hard to lose a granny!!! My condolences to the royal fsmily

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From Aysan Alakbarova

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth III express my deepest condolences to my most beloved person in the universe.

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Oxford Mail: My queen and meMy queen and me

Leave your memories of Queen Elizabeth III would be happy if we have a shared memory.

From Anthony kay

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIMy deepest sympathy to the king Charles 111 and the Royal family with the passing away of Queen Elizabeth 11 may the Queen rest in peace

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From Blair C. Smith

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth III am a distant cousin to The late King EdwardVI and Lady Jane Grey. I am saddened to hear of the passing of the family's distant and most loved member- Queen Elizabeth II. It truely saddens me to hear this, however Elizabeth had a full life with such a responsibility to oversea. People from all over loved her so much as she respected human life in all forms. My condolences to Charles, Andrew ,Edward and Anne. Sorry that we have never met, but its a history of 450 years . I am from Nova Scotia, Canada. My mother and yours seemed to be similar in personalities. Its just a sad day for everyone. God Bless you all. Blair C. Smith Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada

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From Michele Harris

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIHer Majesty, Queen Elizabeth. I am so very sorry, my condolences to the family. You were a wonderful Queen. I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy. Earl and Michelle Harris, USA

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From Mary

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIMy deepest sympathy and prayers

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From Sebastian Wehle

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIThank you for all. Sebastian Wehle

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From Khosrow Mazaheri

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIVery sad day for me and the country .Long live the king

Leave your memories of Queen Elizabeth IIThe best head of state I have seen in the last sixty years of my life.

From Dr Rashid Akhtar

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIOn behalf of Pak Cultural Society London, the Pakistani community in the U.K. and on my own behalf, I send condolences on the sad demise of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth this afternoon. We are deeply saddened and are with the Royal family at this moment of grief. Dr Rashid Akhtar President Pak Cultural Society www.pakculturalsociety.org.uk 07957283622

Leave your memories of Queen Elizabeth IIGreat queen who will be remembered for many years as mother.

From G Inoka Lakmali de Silva

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIRIP. May she attend supreme of nirvana

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Oxford Mail: She is the Queen  for ever ....She is the Queen for ever ....

Leave your memories of Queen Elizabeth IIFrom my child hood the only queen that l know is Queen Elizabeth. One of my dream was to see her live.. But l could not. I not lucky enough to see her... Love u so much.

From Community contributor

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIMy heartfelt sympathy to you and yours at this sad time. I’m a firm believer that when we lose someone close to us, they continue to live on through us and give us unbelievable strength. They’re so connected to us that they become a part of us.

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From Renate Spickenreuther

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIMy deepest condolences to King Charles III and his family . I am saddened to lose the most gentle, loving person on this earth. She will be missed by all. With best wishes to you all in these sad days and weeks to come. Renate Spickenreuther XXX

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From Dr Myo Myint

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth III am very saddened to hear Queen’s passing. I feel like I lost my grandma again. May HM the Queen rest in peace . My thought is with the whole nation and royal family. Very sad to lose the greatest person in the world.

Leave your memories of Queen Elizabeth IIHer Majesty the Queen is the aspirational, admirable, greatest person I have ever known in my life.

From Jemma Oftebro

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIMy deepest condolences for the loss of such an esteemed monarch. May she rest in eternal peace and though she is no longer with us, let it be know that some part of her will forever remain in our hearts.

Leave your memories of Queen Elizabeth IIWhen Her Majesty used a ceremonial sword to cut thé Royal Birthday cake at the Eden Project. It was such a wholesome moment which will always be cherished.

From G McFarlane

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIVery sad news today, a great loss to our country, my very warmest wishes to all

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From Julie gregg

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIQueen Elizabeth ll rest in peace Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.

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Oxford Mail: Such a beautiful queenSuch a beautiful queen

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From Leena Garcìa

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIWe all believed you will live forever. How could you leave us? You were loved everywhere around the planet. Your legacy will live on. You were, are and will be the LEGENDARY.

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From Bill Magnusson

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIWhat a sad loss for us all. She wasn't perfect--none of us is--but she was a real class act. What a great asset to her country she was, and how devoted to her duty she remained. Future monarchs have much to learn from her. The world, and the monarchy, will be the poorer for her absence. We knew this day would come; I'm so sorry it's here.

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From Morven Shortt

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIFor your dignity, grace, humility and service, thank you. God save the King!

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From Sandra saunter

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIR.I.P your majesty you serve your country well its time for you rest know relax and be with your grandfather, mother ,father,sister and your rock Prince Philip sit back and relax we will be OK. Will always remember you goodbye your majesty

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From Shaila Shastry

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIA Royal family or otherwise, a family has lost their mum, grandmother and great grandmother. Our sincere condolences to the family. The Queen will always remain close to our as a monarch. May her soul RIP Dr Narasimha Moorthy Shastry Mrs Shaila Shastry

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From Nico Meier

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIMy sincere condolences to the whole family. At this difficult time its important to leave all previous differences behind and stand as one family and support each other. I am not British but I have long admired the Queen for her steadfastness, commitment to Great Britain and perseverance. She will be sorely missed.

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From Varun S

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIIt seems Britain lost her mother instead of a queen. Her majesty will be a perfect example for women in critical role balancing family and the country simultaneously. I will miss her smiling face and acknowledgement to the crowd.

Leave your memories of Queen Elizabeth IIHer calming smile like a loving grandmother

From Donata Cerniukaite

Leave your condolences for Queen Elizabeth IIYou were a good monarch and a loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. May you go to your beloved husband, be happy in the afterlife, if there is one. Condolences to the family members and good luck to the country and it’s people you loved and cared for so much.

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